Lorraine Sheldon

Lorraine Sheldon – Summer Celebration of Life
On February 16, 2025, Lorraine A. Sheldon, 81 of Port Orange, FL and Fulton, NY passed away. On Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12 Noon a celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at the Tavern on the Lock Restaurant at 24 South First Street, Fulton, following a private burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Lorraine’s sons ask that you please join the family to share memories and experiences of a life well lived.
Lorraine was born in Fulton, NY to the late Kenneth and Jane Sheldon. She attended Fulton Schools where she graduated in 1961. After earning a Bachelor’s degree from Brockport State University, she briefly taught elementary school in Baldwinsville and Fulton. Lorraine married Edward J. Coakley in 1966 and dedicated herself to raising a family that included three boys.
She will be remembered by many as a passionate real estate professional that deeply enjoyed her relationships with clients and colleagues. After being mentored by Bill and Gene Abell, she acquired their real estate business with a partner, Bonnie Hodge, and later became the sole Broker/Owner of ERA Abell Real Estate in Fulton, NY. Following this accomplishment, she became a successful Broker/Owner of GHI Real Estate in Daytona Beach, FL with her second husband, the late George Heller.
Lorraine was proud of her time participating in several professional organizations in Oswego County, NY as well as Volusia County, FL. From the time she was crowned the Queen of the Oswego County Vegetable Growers Association as a child to becoming a leader in the Chamber of Commerce, she enjoyed being an active member of the community. In retirement, she continued to welcome people to her adopted home of Port Orange where she was known as “The Mayor” at her favorite waterfront restaurant, Boondocks. Her greatest joy in later years was enjoying her family and having her youngest son, Bob, and his family join her in Port Orange.
Surviving are her brother Peter (Deborah) Sheldon and Mary (Peter) Sheldon. Also, surviving are her three sons: Edward (Cory) Coakley, Jeffery (Gretchen) Coakley, Robert (Angela) Coakley. Grandchildren include: Kara (Jennifer) Coakley, Collin Coakley, Amelia (Nathan) Reynolds, Olivia Coakley, Jenna Coakley, Briana Coakley, and Alexandra Coakley as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends.

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